Frustrated and disturbed by his surroundings, Jim Dayton writes about lifes peculiar characters. Mixed with Jims frantic style, lovers, killers, strippers, aliens, and even an appearance by Satan make this collection of short stories irreverent and thought-provoking. With his concentration on suburbia and its façade of perfection, Jim pokes at the shell until a small crack shows the unsettling truth. Dark, philosophical, and sometimes humorous, the stories examine life from some of the most skewed vantage points.
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Jim Dayton was born and raised in the suburban outskirts of Kansas City. He has been nominated for Poet of the Year 1999-2001 by The International Library of Poetry. His poetry can be found in the book Poetrys Elite: The Best Poets of 2000, and at artwhore.sunflower.com.
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This review is from: He Kept to Himself, Mostly (Paperback)
The stories in this book are meant to make you think. Think about everything that goes on under your nose that you're not quite sensitive enough to smell. And if you were, you might just gag and spit and vomit.Just like the ozone, there's a gaping hole in the facade of middle-class America. With "American Princess," "Suburbia," "Before I Get Married," and "He Kept to Himself, Mostly," Mr. Dayton exposes the wounds and rubs on a helping of salt just to make the pain more unbearable. He also sheds new light on capital punishment, ritual satanic abuse, and the Shroud of Turin. Of course, Mr. Dayton adds his unique slant on all of these issues with a dash of dry wit and cynicism. This book may not change your life, but "He Kept to Himself. Mostly" will make you think. And eventhough the stories are extremely dark, you will get the feeling that someone is standing over your shoulder laughing. Enjoy!
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